Sunfest

Some of you may have noticed the Sunfest poster hanging in the waiting room. If you don't already have plans to check out the event, we would strongly encourage you to go. Sunfest has very talented and unique musicians from all over the world and it's a great opportunity to hear different types of music you might not normally listen to. Those of you who write music might even get some god ideas about how those musicians have written their songs.

So go check it out if you can and enjoy some fun in the sun!

Upcoming Events

July 7 - 10 - Sunfest

August 1 - Civic Holiday - School is closed - No Lessons

September 5 - Labour Day - School is closed - No Lessons

Change to Payment Policy

Effective September 2016, we will no longer use pre-authorized debit as a payment option. Instead, all students who have not provided a credit card to be kept on file will be required to provide post-dated cheques in intervals of 4 months at a time. The due date for post-dated cheques will be the 20th of the month prior to the month for which lessons are being paid. For example, for the month of September, cheques must be dated August 20th. This will give us enough time to process the cheques and resolve any problems before the month begins to ensure there are no disruptions.

Additionally, for those who pay by credit card each month, the due date will be changed to the last day of the month prior to the month for which lessons are being paid. For example, September lessons will now be charged to the credit card on file on August 31st unless payment is received by another method ahead of that day.

These changes to our payment policy will be strictly observed and lessons will be suspended as a precaution if payments are late. We regret having to make these changes, but they are necessary to maintain smooth operation and to ensure that both students as well as teachers are treated fairly. If you have questions or concerns, we would be happy to address them.

DID YOU KNOW

Composer Franz Liszt received so many requests for locks of his hair that he bought a dog and sent fur clippings instead.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT...AND PRIZES!

For the month of July, we've decided to give students a little more incentive to practice. We hope that this will encourage the ones who don't practice to start, and the ones that do, you'll just get a bigger reward than before. Here's how it works. For most of you, we would like you to practice at least 15 minutes per day for at least 4 days per week. When you come to your lesson, you'll report to your teacher how much you practice and if your teacher approves, you will get your name entered into a weekly draw for a $10 gift card to the store of your choice. Some of you will be required to practice more each day because of what level of playing you are at. You and your teacher will agree on how much is worth an entry into the draw. Good luck!